Comparison

PRESTO vs Argo School Transit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PRESTO

Manage your transit card and pay for rides using your iPhone or Apple Watch. Load funds and passes instantly, set up autoload, and track your balance and transaction history. Supports multiple transit agencies across Ontario.

Highlights
  • Tap to pay with iPhone/Apple Watch
  • Instant fund and pass loading
  • Set up Autoload and Autorenew
  • Manage multiple cards
  • Check balances and transaction history
  • Low balance reminders
Features
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With the official PRESTO app you can manage your card and tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay for transit. Use the PRESTO app for iPhone: • Real-time loads, transactions and more • Load funds instantly • Load transit passes instantly • Live transfer window tracking • Move funds between PRESTO cards • Lock or unlock your card if it's missing • Buy and use e tickets for participating transit agencies • Convert a physical PRESTO card to PRESTO in Apple Wallet and tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay for transit (not available on OC Transpo) • Pay with Apple Pay, debit/credit cards, or saved payment method • Set up and manage Autoload and Autorenew • Check your PRESTO card balances • View transaction history • Receive low balance/pass expiry reminders and email receipts for fare purchases • Buy a PRESTO card and create a PRESTO account • Set, modify or remove a default trip for GO Transit rail trips through the settings menu PRESTO can be used on: • Brampton Transit • Burlington Transit • Durham Region Transit (DRT) • GO Transit • Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) • MiWay (Mississauga) • Oakville Transit • OC Transpo (Ottawa) • TTC (Toronto) • UP Express (Greater Toronto Area) • York Region Transit/Viva (YRT/Viva) For security reasons, the PRESTO app is not supported on jailbroken devices.

About

Argo School Transit

Features
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Argo is a modern school transit solution designed to address the drawbacks of traditional bus systems. With our easy-to-use mobile app, parents can track their child's bus in real-time, ensuring reliability and punctuality with our qualified drivers. Key Features: Real-time GPS Tracking: Monitor your child's journey for peace of mind Seamless Communication: Stay connected with drivers and school through our intuitive interface - Flexible Stops: Request changes to pickup and drop-off locations based on your needs - Safety & Transparency: Receive instant alerts and updates to keep your child secure - Communication Hub: Easy-to-use interface for seamless communication between parents, drivers, and school administrators - Reliability Assurance: Our service is backed by a qualified team of drivers committed to safety and punctuality - Full-Service Team: Our team is reachable for any inquiries and support through the app Argo School Transit is more than just an app – it's a complete school transit solution for modern families. Visit us at https://rideargo.com to learn more.

Screenshots

PRESTO4 screens
Argo School Transit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Argo School Transit at every 2 weeks against PRESTO's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PRESTO ships an update monthly, Argo School Transit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PRESTO versus Argo School Transit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPRESTOArgo School Transit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMetrolinxArgo Corporation

Bugs and requests

PRESTO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Blank screens and loading loops
  • Login issues and accounts getting locked out
  • Funds not loading or disappearing after adding
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to use Presto card with Apple Wallet
  • Improve balance and transaction history visibility
  • Allow transferring of funds between cards
  • Provide better customer support and communication

Argo School Transit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PRESTO

No in-app purchases

None

Argo School Transit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PRESTO free?
PRESTO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Argo School Transit free?
Argo School Transit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PRESTO or Argo School Transit have ads?
Neither PRESTO nor Argo School Transit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PRESTO or Argo School Transit?
PRESTO ships an update monthly, and Argo School Transit every 2 weeks. Most recently, PRESTO was updated on October 25, 2026 and Argo School Transit on October 7, 2026.

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